Briggs & Stratton 21000 User's Manual
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1. Operating amp Maintenance Instructions QS o A Model Type Code ATANAN NE Note General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found Month Day Year on your engine To get replacement parts or technical assistance in the future write your engine Model Type Code and date of purchase here BRIGGS 8 STRATTON Model Series Covered in This Manual 21000 21100 TABLE OF CONTENTS Briggs 8 Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of these engines Engine Information on 3 wheel All Terrain Vehicles ATVs motor bikes scooters aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in competitive events Use of these engines in such applications could result in property damage serious Fuel and Starting Information injury including paralysis or even death Starting and Stopping Maintenance Need assistance Go to www briggsandstratton com Parts and Service 8 Storage for rails IL regarding riggs tratton engines aA Ad Or call 1 800 233 3723 U S A and Canada to hear a menu of pre recorded messages offering engine maintenance information PRINTED IN U S A Copyright 2004 by Briggs amp Stratton Corporation FORM NO 275064 2 04 BRIGGS amp STRATTON The Power That Works For You Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources B2. mance of all scheduled maintenance Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that B amp S may deny you war ranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to an Authorized B amp S Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The undisputed warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your war ranty rights and responsibilities you should con tact a B amp S Service Representative at 1 414 259 5262 The emission warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine perfor mance The warranty is not related to an in use emission test Briggs amp Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage It is in addition to the B amp S engine warranty for non regulated engines found in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions 1 Warranted Parts Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below the emission con trol systems parts to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased a Fuel Metering System e Cold start enrichment system e Carburetor and internal parts e Fuel Pump b Air Induc
3. Allow to dry thoroughly Dip foam air filter in clean engine oil then squeeze out excess oil in clean cloth Engine will smoke if too much oil is left on filter CAUTION Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean filter Pressurized air can damage filter solvents will dissolve filter CLEANING DEBRIS Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris This is especially important if cutting tall grass Daily SPARK PLUG Use only Briggs amp Stratton Spark Tester part number 19368 to check for spark Note In some areas local law requires using resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals If this en _3 gt gine was originally m a equipped with resistor spark plug use same type for replacement 025 0 64 mm WIRE GAGE PART NO 696876 Replacement parts for fuel system cap hoses tanks filters etc must be the same as original parts otherwise fire can occur Py Ki WARNING VAY A or before every use clean accumulated debris from D engine CAUTION Do not use water to clean engine parts Water could contaminate fuel system Use a brush or dry cloth 13 SERVICE amp STORAGE STORAGE The following precautions should be taken if storing your trimmer unit for a period exceeding 30 days or for seasonal storage e While engine is still warm change oil e Clean engine of surface debris
4. me d chappement Briggs Stratton Ce qui suit concerne les dispositions sp cifiques relativement votre garantie sur le syst me de contr le d chappement C est une addition la garantie B amp S pour les moteurs non r glement s contenue dans le manuel d entretien et d utilisation 1 Pi ces sous garantie 3 Aucuns Frais La couverture de cette garantie ne s applique que sur les pi ces list es ci contre les parties La r paration ou le remplacement de toute pi ce sous garantie sera effectu e sans aucuns du syst me de contr le d chappement dans la mesure o ces pi ces taient pr sentes sur le frais pour le propri taire incluant les frais de main d uvre pour le diagnostic afin de d termi moteur au moment de l achat ner si la pi ce sous garantie est d fectueuse conditionnel ce que le diagnostic soit effectu a Syst me de dosage du carburant chez un d taillant autoris B amp S Pour la garantie relative au syst me d chappement commu e Syst me d enrichissement de d marrage froid niquez avec le d taillant autoris B amp S le plus proche tel que list dans les pages jaunes de e Carburateur et parties internes votre localit sous la rubrique moteur essence tondeuse ou autre cat gorie similaire e Pompe essence 4 R clamations et exclusions de la couverture b Syst me d induction d air Les r clamations de garantie doivent tre compl t es en accord avec les dispositions de la e Filtre
5. 300 meters above sea level and 1 for each 10 F 5 6 C above 77 F 25 C BRIGGS amp STRATTON Fuel return hose Fuel intake hose Primer bulb Engine Model Type Code XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Oil fill dipstick TUNE UP SPECIFICATIONS Armature air gap 0 010 0 014 in 0 25 0 36 mm Spark plug gap 0 025 in 0 64 mm Valve clearance with valve springs installed and piston 1 4 in 6 mm past top dead center check when engine is cold See Repair Manual Intake 0 002 0 004 in 0 05 0 10 mm Exhaust 0 002 0 004 in 0 05 0 10 mm 275064 CAUTION This engine is shipped from Briggs amp Stratton without oil Check oil level before starting engine If you start the SAE Viscosity Grades engine without oil the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty Do not overfill Synthetic 5w 30 10w 30 OIL CAPACITY 2 2 a STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE Engine holds approximately 3 ounces 90 ml TYPE OF OIL TO USE e Use a high quality detergent oil classified For Service SF SG SH SJ or higher such as Briggs amp Stratton SAE 30 Part Number 100005 20 oz or Briggs amp CAUTION Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines The use of non synthetic multi viscosity oils 5W 30 10W 30 etc in temperatures above 40 F 4 C wi
6. OFF position Wait a minimum of 20 seconds then release throttle trigger TYPICAL THROTTLE TRIGGER TO START A WARM ENGINE CAUTION Operating engine at an excessive speed without Follow steps under TO START ENGINE with the proper engine loading will cause damage exception of step 4 Do not squeeze throttle trigger Do not operate a string trimmer with a line shorter than 10 in diameter for extended periods TO STOP ENGINE Depress stop switch to stop engine WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death e Do not choke carburetor to stop engine 10 MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine See any Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Dealer for service Use only genuine Briggs amp Stratton parts Other parts may not perform as well may damage the engine and may result in injury In addition use of other parts may void your warranty Task Perform task at hourly or calendar interval whichever comes first Before Every Use 8 Hours or Every Season 50 Hours or Every Season Check oil level Change oil Service air filter Clean replace spark plugs Clean replace in tank fuel filter Check valve clearance Change oil after first 4 hours of use then every 8 hours or every season Change oil every 4 hours when operating the engine under
7. before starting engine e Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes 1 Tilt engine at angle shown to properly fill fuel before removing gas cap tank 2 Remove cap and add fuel until level is approximately 1 below top of fuel tank neck Be careful not to overfill 3 Replace cap before starting If you are starting your engine for the FIRST time follow the steps outlined under Starting A New Engine STARTING A NEW ENGINE Add oil and fuel as instructed in this manual prior to attempting to start engine See Oil and Fuel HALF CHOKE s 7 A OFF POSITION Set unit on flat surface push primer bulb 15 times Move red choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position Squeeze throttle trigger and pull starter handle sharply until engine runs Wait a maximum of 10 seconds then move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position TYPICAL THROTTLE TRIGGER Run the engine at HALF CHOKE for 20 seconds or until unit accelerates smoothly Move CHOKE to OFF position Wait a minimum of 20 seconds then release throttle trigger BRIGGS amp STRATTON STARTING CAUTION This engine is shipped from Briggs 8 Stratton without oil Check oil level before starting engine If you start the engine without oil the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty Ah WARNING EN e Do not use pressurized starting fluids e Vapors are flammable STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS After engi
8. chaff or grass e Drain all fuel from fuel tank into proper receptacle for storage e Press the primer bulb 15 times to purge fuel from carburetor and fuel lines Drain remaining fuel into proper receptacle If fuel is to be disposed please refer to local rules for proper disposal e Remove spark plug Place 1 teaspoon or 5 cc of oil into spark plug hole e Pull starter rope slowly 8 10 times to properly coat the cylinder bore and piston for storage Replace spark plug and tighten Any residual oil may burn off in subsequent starts This may result in white smoke emission from muffler e This trimmer may be stored in a variety of positions It is best to store in horizontal position with the spark plug up Do not store or transport with the spark plug down Note Storing or transporting with the spark plug down will result in hard starting and or engine smoking AX WARNING Store in a clean dry area Do not store in same area as a stove furnace water heater or other appliance that uses a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark e When removing the unit from storage only use fresh gasoline Perform operation checks see maintenance schedule before starting engine BRIGGS amp STRATTON 14 SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs amp Stratton Parts and is equipped with special service tools Trained mechanics assure expert repa
9. engine run in to reduce friction and clean out of combustion chambers adjustments to the valves and carburetor and other factors The power ratings may also be adjusted based on comparisons to other similar engines utilized in similar applications and will therefore not necessarily match the values derived using the foregoing codes ENGINE INFORMATION 1 Carburetor 8 2 Stop switch 9 3 Rope handle 10 4 Fuel fill 11 5 Air cleaner 6 Choke 12 7 Spark plug GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE MODEL This is a single cylinder air cooled engine It is a low emissions en gine In the state of California Model Series 21000 and 21100 engines are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emis sions standards for 50 hours Such certification does not grant the purchaser owner or operator of this engine any additional warran ties with respect to the performance or operational life of this en gine This engine is warranted solely according to the product and emissions warranties stated elsewhere in this manual MODEL SERIES 21000 Bore caca aie iad e tees es 1 575 in 40 mm Stroke 1 065 in 27 mm Displacement 2 074 cu in 34 cc MODEL SERIES 21100 Boli erena eh laws os 1 575 in 40 mm Stroke ras miennes 1 250 in 31 75 mm Displacement 2 44 cu in 40 cc Note Engine power will decrease 3 1 2 for each 1 000 feet
10. heavy load or in high temperatures Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present Replace air cleaner parts if very dirty MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual However to obtain no charge repairs under the terms and provisions of the Briggs amp Stratton warranty statement any service or emission control part repair or replacement must be performed by a factory authorized dealer Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration e Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug VALVE CLEARANCE Check valve clearance yearly See Tune up Specifica tions on page 6 BRIGGS amp STRATTON MAINTENANCE 277 CHANGING OIL amp CHECKING LEVEL CAUTION Used oil is a hazardous waste product Dispose of used oil properly Do not discard with household waste Check with your local authorities service cen ter or dealer for safe disposal recycling facilities 1 Change oil while engine is OFF but still warm ensure fuel cap is tightened securely 2 Remove dipstick and drain oil in direction shown 3 Place engine level Remove dipstick Using oil measure cup pour oil slowly adding 0 5 oz ata time Do not o
11. L PURCHASE DATE AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED THE MANUFACTURING DATE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY PERIOD ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs amp Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate For example warranty would not apply if engine damage occurred because of misuse lack of routine maintenance shipping handling warehousing or improper installation Similarly warranty is void if the serial number of the engine has been removed or the engine has been altered or modified Ifa customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer an investigation will be made to determine whether the warranty applies Askthe Service Dealerto submit all supporting facts to his Distributor or the Factory for review If the Distributor or the Factory decides that the claim is justified the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective To avoid misunderstanding which might occur between the customer and the Dealer listed below are some of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover Normal wear Engines like all mechanical devices need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life ofa
12. SEPA Phase 2 Class IV emission standards For Phase 2 Class IV certified engines the Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emis sions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission require ments For engines equal to or greater than 20 cc and less than 50 cc displacement Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours The displacement of Model Series 21000 engines is 34 cc 21100 engines is 40 cc This is a generic representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION BRIGGS amp STRATTON CORPORATION THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2000 2001 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFFROAD ENGINES AND EPA PHASE 2 REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NON ROAD ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS EPA EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD CATEGORY C 275064 A MN BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE e Read entire Operating amp Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers e Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death THE OPERATING 8 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO e Make you aware of hazards associated with engines e Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those hazards and e Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury The safety alert symbol is used to identif
13. air politique de garantie B amp S La garantie ne couvre pas les d fectuosit s de pi ces qui ne sont Tubulure d admission pas des pi ces d origine B amp S ou dans le cas d abus n gligence ou d un entretien inappropri La garantie B amp S ne couvre pas les d fectuosit s de pi ces sous garantie qui ont fait l objet C Systeme digninen d ajouts ont t modifi es ou de pi ces qui ne sont pas des pi ces B amp S d origine e Bougies d allumage e Syst me d allumage lectromagn tique 5 Entretien d Syst me catalyseur Toute pi ce sous garantie qui n est pas remplac e au moment requis selon le manuel d entre e Convertisseur catalytique tien ou qui est planifi e seulement pour une inspection r guli re sous la mention r parer ou e Collecteur d chappement remplacer si n cessaire est garantie contre toute d fectuosit pour la p riode de garantie Toute pi ce sous garantie qui est planifi e pour un remplacement tel que requis dans l entre e Syst me d injection d air ou pulsion o tien est garantie contre toute d fectuosit seulement pour la p riode de temps qui va jusqu au e Autres pi ces utilis es dans les syst mes ci haut mentionn s premier remplacement pr vu pour cette pi ce Toute pi ce de remplacement quivalente en e Soupapes et interrupteurs de d pression de temp rature de position performance et durabilit peut tre utilis e pour l entretien ou la r paration Le propri tair
14. appement des petits d abus de n gligence ou d un entretien inappropri moteurs hors route de votre mod le 2000 et des ann es ult rieures SORE En Californie les Votre syst me de contr le d chappement comprend des pi ces telles que le carburateur le filtre nouveaux petits moteurs hors route doivent tre con us construits et quip s pour rencontrer les air le syst me d ignition le silencieux et le convertisseur catalytique II peut aussi comprendre les standards rigoureux d antipollution Ailleurs aux Etats Unis les nouveaux moteurs hors route connecteurs et autres pi ces reli es l mission bougie d allumage certifi s pour les mod les de 1997 et plus doivent rencontrer des normes simi Lorsqu il y a condition garantie B amp S r parera gratuitement votre petit moteur hors route incluant laires mises de l avant par le U S EPA Briggs amp Stratton garantit le syst me de contr le d chap le diagnostic les pi ces et la main d uvre Couverture de garantie Briggs amp Stratton contre toute d fectuosit du syst me de contr le d chappement Les petits moteurs hors route sont garantis contre la d fectuosit des pieces du syst me de contr te quelle pi ce de votre moteur couverte par cette garantie est d fectueuse elle sera r par e ou le d chappement pour une p riode de 2 ans sujette aux conditions stipul es ci contre Si n impor remplac e par B amp S Responsabilit s du propri taire En tant qu
15. ch 19374 Spark tester 19368 Tachometer 19389 BRIGGS amp STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1 2003 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs amp Stratton Corporation will repair or replace free of charge any part s of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below For warranty service find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at www briggsandstratton com or by calling 1 800 233 3723 or as listed in the Yellow Pages THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY LAW Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whic
16. de cylindr e sup rieure ou gale 20 cm3 et inf rieure 50 cm3 la cat gorie C 50 heures B 125 heures et A 300 heures La cylindr e des moteurs Mod le 21000 est 34 cm3 celle des moteurs Mod le 21100 est 40 cm r e Ar IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION Ceci est une repr sentation g n rique NOSE STRATION CORPORATION des tiquettes d missions que vous THIS ENGINE CONFORMS TO 2000 2001 ur CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS retrouverez sur les moteurs certifies FOR SMALL OFFROAD ENGINES AND EPA PHASE 2 REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NON ROAD ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS EPA EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD CATEGORY C BRIGGS amp STRATTON
17. e est e Connecteurs et assemblages responsable de l ex cution de tout entretien requis tel que d fini dans le manuel d instruction 2 Dur e de la couverture B amp S sur l entretien et la r paration B amp S garantit le propri taire initial et tous les acheteurs subs quents que les pi ces sous ga 6 Couverture indirecte rantie sont exemptes de vice de mati re ou de fabrication qui pourraient causer des d fectuosi La couverture ci contre s tend a toute d fectuosit des composantes du moteur caus e par t s des pi ces sous garantie pour une p riode de deux ans partir de la date laquelle le mo la d fectuosit de n importe quelle pi ce couverte par la garantie et dont la garantie est encore teur a t livr l acheteur en vigueur Consultez les informations sur la p riode de durabilit des missions et l indice d air sur l tiquette d missions de votre moteur Les moteurs qui sont certifi s conformes aux normes d missions du California Air Resources Board CARB Tier 2 doivent afficher l information concernant la p riode de durabilit du syst me d missions et l indice d air Cette information est indiqu e sur les tiquettes appos es sur les moteurs par Briggs amp Stratton L tiquette du moteur indiquera les renseignements concernant la certification La p riode de durabilit des missions indique le nombre d heures d utilisation normale pour lequel le moteur est certifi conforme aux normes d missions
18. e propri taire d un petit moteur hors route vous tes responsable de veiller l ex cution Vous avez la responsabilit d apporter votre petit moteur hors route un d taillant autoris B amp S de l entretien requis tel que stipul dans votre manuel d op ration et d entretien B amp S vous recom aussit t que survient un probl me Les r parations sous garantie doivent tre compl t es dans un mande de conserver tous les re us couvrant les travaux d entretien de votre petit moteur hors rou d lai raisonnable ne devant pas exc der 30 jours te mais B amp S ne peut refuser la garantie en raison d absence de re us ou pour d faut d avoir suivi Si vous avez des questions relativement votre garantie vos droits et responsabilit s veuillez tout l ch ancier du programme d entretien communiquer avec un repr sentant de service B amp S au num ro 1 414 259 5262 En tant que propri taire d un petit moteur hors route vous devez tre inform que B amp S peut refuser La garantie du syst me d chappement est une garantie contre les d fectuosit s Les d fectuosi d honorer cette garantie si la d fectuosit de votre moteur ou d une partie de votre moteur est due t s sont jug es en fonction d une utilisation normale du moteur La garantie n est pas reli e un un emploi abusif une n gligence un entretien incorrect ou une modification non approuv e test d chappement effectu l int rieur Dispositions de la garantie du syst
19. equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Elsewhere in the United States new non road spark ignition engines certified for model year 1997 and later must meet similar standards set forth by the U S EPA B amp S must warrant the emis sion control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor air cleaner ignition sys tem muffler and catalytic converter Also in cluded may be connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists B amp S will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Briggs amp Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Small off road engines are warranted relative to emission control parts defects for a period of two years subject to provisions set forth below If any covered part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by B amp S As the small off road engine owner you are re sponsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operating and Main tenance Instructions B amp S recommends that you retain all your receipts covering mainte nance on your small off road engine but B amp S cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of re ceipts or for your failure to ensure the perfor
20. es or sprains could result e When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly e Direct coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellors pulleys sprockets etc must be securely attached Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result e Operate equipment with guards in place e Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts e Tie up long hair and remove jewelry eDo not wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught Engines give off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea fainting or death e Start and run engine outdoors e Do not start or run engine in enclosed area even if doors or windows are open Running engines produce heat Engine parts especially muffler become extremely hot Severe thermal burns can occur on contact alu Combustible debris such as leaves grass brush etc can catch fire e Allow muffler engine cylinder and fins to cool before touching e Remove accumulated combustibles from muffler area and cylinder area e Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on forest covered grass covered brush covered unimproved land The state of California requires this Section 4442 of the California Public R
21. esources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land TECHNICAL INFORMATION POWER RATINGS The power ratings for an individual engine model are initially developed by starting with SAE Society of Auto motive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power amp Torque Rating Procedure Revision 2002 05 Given both the wide array of products on which our engines are placed and the variety of en vironmental issues applicable to operating the equipment it may be that the engine you have purchased will not develop the rated horsepower when used in a piece of power equipment actual on site power This difference is due to a variety of factors including but not limited to the following differences in altitude tempera BRIGGS amp STRATTON BRIGGS amp STRATTON Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in en tanglement traumatic amputation or lac eration BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS e Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug WHEN TESTING FOR SPARK e Use approved spark plug tester e Do not check for spark with spark plug removed ENGINE INFORMATION ture barometric pressure humidity fuel engine lubrication maxi mum governed engine speed individual engine to engine variabil ity design of the particular piece of power equipment the manner in which the engine is operated
22. h vary from state to state and country to country OUR PRODUCT Vanguard ELS Fource Classic Etek 1 C Intek Industrial Plus Kool Bore Intek Power Built OHV Sleeve Bore Quantum Quattro Q45 Sprint WARRANTY PERIOD Consumer Use 2 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year Commercial Use 1 year 90 days 90 days Note the following special warranty periods 2 years for Classic engines in the European Union and Eastern European countries for all consumer products in the European Union and for emission control systems on engines certified by EPA and CARB 5 years for consumer use 90 days for commercial use of Touch N Mow starter on Quantum and Intek engines Engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or rental tracks are not warrantied The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user and continues for the period of time stated in the table above Consumer use means personal residential household use by a retail consumer Commercial use means all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes Once an engine has experienced commercial use it shall thereafter be considered as a commercial use engine for pur poses of this warranty NO WARRANTY REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN WARRANTY ON BRIGGS amp STRATTON PRODUCTS SAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE RECEIPT IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE PROOF OF THE INITIA
23. ir service on all Briggs amp Stratton engines Only dealers advertising as Authorized Briggs amp Stratton are required to meet Briggs amp Stratton standards When you purchase equipment powered by a Briggs amp Stratton engine you are assured of SZ 3 highly skilled rell ble sonics at more than et 30 000 Authorized Service Dealers worldwide including more than 6 000 Master Service Technicians Look for these signs wherever Briggs amp Stratton service is offered gt You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site www briggsandstratton com or in the Yellow Pages A directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline m Engines or Lawn Mowers or similar category Note Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages are regis tered trademarks in various jurisdictions An illustrated shop manual includes common specifications and detailed in formation covering adjustment tune up and repair of Briggs amp Stratton engines It is available for purchase from an Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer or you can order it from the factory Write Briggs amp Stratton Corporation Attn Service Division P O Box 1144 Milwaukee WI 53201 PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS amp STRATTON PARTS Part No 275072 PART PART NO Air filter foam 696923 Oil 100005 Fuel stabilizer 5041 Spark plug 696876 Spark plug wren
24. justment of the engine 11 Engine or engine component failure i e combustion chamber valves valve seats valve guides or burned starter motor windings caused by the use of alternate fuels such as liquified petroleum natural gas altered gasolines etc Warranty is available only through service dealers which have been authorized by Briggs amp Stratton Corporation your nearest Authorized Service Dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory under Engines Gasoline or Gasoline Engines Lawn Mowers or similar category Briggs amp Stratton Corporation B amp S the California Air Resources Board CARB and the United States Environmental Protection Agency U S EPA Emission Control System Warranty Statement Owner s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE AFTER WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES AND AFTER JANUARY 1 2001 IN CANADA California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board CARB U S EPA and B amp S are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your model year 2002 and later small off road engine SORE In California new small off road engines must be de signed built and
25. k down DIPSTICK To check oil level remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth Tighten dip stick down Remove amp check oil level Verify FULL level of oil by presence of oil in hole on dipstick or by measure line If needed add 0 5 oz oil at a time to bring it to FULL Recheck level FULL 024 BRIGGS amp STRATTON FUEL By TYPE OF FUEL TO USE e Use clean fresh regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor ee fuel in quantity that can be used within Blende can wanisge ihe ble Vote or Salze performance problems If any undesirable operating symptoms occur use gasoline with a lower percent age of alcohol or ether CAUTION Some fuels called oxygenated or reformulated gasoline are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers Excessive amounts of these e Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol e Do not mix oil with gasoline e For engine protection use Briggs amp Stratton Fuel Stabilizer available from your Authorized Briggs amp Stratton Dealer P N 5041 or single use pouch e This engine is certified to operate on gasoline Exhaust Emission Control System EM Engine Modifications ADDING FUEL Fuel Fill e Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources e If fuel spills wait until it evaporates
26. ll result in higher than normal oil consumption When using a Stratton Synthetic Oil Part Number 100074 e Do not use special additives Note Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF 2 API certifica tion mark and API service symbol shown at left with SJ CF ENERGY CONSERVING or higher is an acceptable oil at all temperatures Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals Engine must be level with oil fill facing up to check oil If engine is not level dipstick reading will not be accurate This will lead to possible over or under filling causing damage to the engine e Check oil level before starting the engine e Check oil level before every use e Keep oil level at FULL e DO NOT overfill use oil measure cup for filling e Add only 1 oz 0 5 oz of oil at a time 1 ounce gt 0 5 ounce _ gt See also Changing Oil and Checking Level under Maintenance Section multi viscosity oil check oil level more frequently CAUTION Synthetic oil must be used when operating engine under 40 F 4 C or engine damage will occur CAUTION SAE 30 oil if used below 50 F 10 C will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication Place engine level Re move dipstick Using oil measure cup pour oil slowly Do not overfill Note Engine holds approximately Jl 3 oz 90 ml Ga OIL FILL Tighten dipstic
27. n cause severe burns or death WHEN ADDING FUEL e Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap e Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area e Do not overfill fuel tank e Keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other ignition sources e Check fuel lines tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary WHEN STARTING ENGINE e Make sure spark plug muffler fuel cap and air cleaner are in place e Do not crank engine with spark plug removed e If fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting engine e If engine floods set choke to OPEN RUN position and crank until engine starts WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT e Do not choke carburetor to stop engine WHEN TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT e Transport with fuel tank EMPTY WHEN STORING GASOLINE OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK e Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Starting engine creates sparking Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases Explosion and fire could result e If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area do not start engine e Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruis
28. ne has started let it warm up several seconds to for expected starting several minutes de temperature See pending on outside Oil temperature For maximum perfor debris buildup from mance and life oper blower housing open ate engine with choke ings in OFF position Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands feet hair clothing or accessories Use fresh fuel See Fuel Use correct type of oil Periodically remove Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result e Operate equipment with guards in place e Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts STARTING AND STOPPING CAUTION If you are starting your engine for the This engine is shipped from Briggs amp Stratton FIRST time follow the steps outlined without oil Check oil level before starting engine under Starting A New Engine If you start the engine without oil the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty TO START ENGINE Check oil level Oil should be at FULL if not add oil See Oil l Set unit on flat surface push FULL CHOKE primer bulb 8 times POSITION 2 ee Move red choke lever to FULL choke position eT Squeeze throttle trigger and Xe ul starter Bande sharply until engine runs an AK Wait a maximum of 10 seconds then move choke lever to HALF CHOKE position Run the engine at HALF CHOKE for 20 seconds or until unit accelerates smoothly Move CHOKE to
29. ngines Are Made Under One Or More Of The Following Patents Design D 247 177 Other Patents Pending 6 325 036 6 284 123 6 260 529 6 077 063 6 064 027 6 014 808 5 894 715 5 852 951 5 823 153 5 819 513 5 813 384 5 765 713 5 645 025 5 642 701 5 619 845 5 606 948 5 606 851 5 548 955 5 546 901 5 503 125 5 501 203 6 230 678 6 202 616 6 116 212 5 497 679 5 320 795 5 271 363 5 269 713 5 265 700 5 243 878 5 235 943 5 197 425 5 197 422 5 191 864 5 188 069 5 186 142 5 138 996 5 086 890 5 070 829 5 058 544 5 040 644 5 009 208 4 996 956 4 977 879 4 971 219 4 895 119 4 819 593 4 719 682 set forth in the B amp S Engine Warranty Policy B amp S is not liable to cover failures of War ranted Parts caused by the use of add on non original or modified parts 5 Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec tion to the effect of repair or replace as nec essary shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as re quired maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement for that part Any replacement part that is equivalent in perfor mance and durability may be used in the per formance of any maintenance or repairs The owner is responsible for the perfor mance of all requi
30. oard CARB Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regard ing the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index Briggs amp Stratton makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels and hang tags The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine is certified to be emissions compliant assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating amp Maintenance Instructions The following categories are used Moderate Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 50 hours of actual engine running time Intermediate Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time Extended Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 300 hours of actual engine running time For example a typical consumer string trimmer is used 5 to 10 hours per year Therefore the Emissions Durability Period of an engine with an moderate rating would equate to 5 to 6 years The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family The lower the Air Index the cleaner the engine This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label or hang tag After July 1 2000 Look For Emissions Compliance Period On Engine Emissions Compliance Label After July 1 2000 certain Briggs amp Stratton engines will be certified to meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency U
31. ot shut down running engine Engine damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 5 Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches transmissions remote controls etc which are not manufactured by Briggs amp Stratton 6 Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt which entered the engine because of improper air cleaner maintenance re assembly or use of a non original air cleaner element or cartridge At recommended 15 intervals clean and re oil the Oil Foam element or the foam pre cleaner and replace the cartridge Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 7 Parts damaged by over speeding or overheating caused by grass debris or dirt which plugs or clogs the cooling fins or flywheel area or damage caused by operating the engine in a confined area without sufficient ventilation Clean fins on the cylinder cylinder head and flywheel at recommended intervals Read Operating amp Maintenance Instructions 8 Engine or equipment parts broken by excessive vibration caused by a loose engine mounting loose cutter blades unbalanced blades or loose or unbalanced impellers improper attachment of equipment to engine crankshaft over speeding or other abuse in operation 9 A bent or broken crankshaft caused by striking a solid object with the cutter blade of a rotary lawn mower or excessive v belt tightness 10 Routine tune up or ad
32. part or an engine Improper maintenance The life of an engine depends upon the conditions under which it operates and the care it receives Some applications such as tillers pumps and rotary mowers are very often used in dusty or dirty conditions which can cause what appears to be premature wear Such wear when caused by dirt dust spark plug cleaning grit or other abrasive material that has entered the engine because of improper maintenance is not covered by warranty This warranty covers engine related defective material and or workmanship only and not replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted does the warranty extend to repairs required because of 1 PROBLEMS CAUSED BY PARTS THAT ARE NOT ORIGINAL BRIGGS amp STRATTON PARTS 2 Equipment controls or installations that prevent starting cause unsatisfactory engine performance or shorten engine life Contact equipment manufacturer 3 Leaking carburetors clogged fuel pipes sticking valves or other damage caused by using contaminated or stale fuel Use clean fresh lead free gasoline and Briggs amp Stratton Fuel Stabilizer Part No 5041 4 Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or contaminated lubricating oil or an incorrect grade of lubricating oil check oil level daily or after every 8 hours of operation Refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals OIL GARD may n
33. red maintenance as de fined in the B amp S Operating and Maintenance Instructions 6 Consequential Coverage Coverage hereunder shall extend to the fail ure of any engine components caused by the failure of any Warranted Part still under warranty 4 633 556 4 630 498 4 522 080 4 520 288 4 512 499 4 453 507 4 430 984 DES 308 871 DES 308 872 DES 309 457 DES 356 951 DES 361 771 DES 375 963 Cette page ne s applique que pour le Canada et les Etats Unis La Corporation Briggs amp Stratton B amp S le California Air Resources Board CARB et le Bureau de protection environnementale des Etats Unis US EPA Garantie sur le syst me d chappement Garantie contre les d fectuosit s droits et obligations du propri taire LA GARANTIE SUR LE SYST ME D CHAPPEMENT EST APPLICABLE SUR LES MOTEURS VANTES QUI ONT ETE ACHETES ET UTILIS S AILLEURS AUX ETATS UNIS ET APRES LE 1ER CERTIFI S ACHETES EN CALIFORNIE EN 1995 ET LES ANN ES SUIVANTES ET QUI SONT UTI JANVIER 2001 AU CANADA LIS S EN CALIFORNIE AINSI QU AUX MOD LES CERTIFI S DE 1997 ET LES ANN ES SUI D claration de garantie sur le syst me d chappement pour la Californie les Etats Unis Le California Air Resources Board CARB le Bureau am ricain de protection environnementale pement de votre moteur pour la p riode de temps mentionn e ci contre sauf s il a fait l objet U S EPA et B amp S sont heureux d expliquer la garantie sur le syst me d ch
34. sous r serve d un entretien appropri tel qu indiqu dans le manuel d utilisation et d entretien Les cat gories suivantes sont utilis es Mod r le moteur est certifi conforme pour 50 heures d utilisation normale Interm diaire le moteur est certifi conforme pour 125 heures d utilisation normale Prolong le moteur est certifi conforme pour 300 heures d utilisation normale Par exemple un coupe bordure fil de mod le standard est utilis e environ 5 10 heures par an Par cons quent la p riode de durabilit des missions d un moteur dans la cat gorie interm diaire pour ce type de mat riel quivaut 5 ou 6 ans L indice d air est un nombre qui d crit le niveau relatif d missions pour une famille sp cifique de moteurs Plus l indice d air est bas plus le moteur est cologique Cette information est indiqu e sous forme graphique sur l tiquette d missions compter du 1er juillet 2000 surveillez la p riode de conformit d emissions sur les tiquettes Apr s le 1er juillet 2000 certains moteurs Briggs amp Stratton seront certifi s conformes aux normes environnementales d missions du United States Environmental Protection Agency USEPA Phase 2 Classe IV Pour les moteurs certifi s Phase 2 Classe IV la p riode de conformit d missions mentionn e sur les tiquettes indique le nombre d heures d utilisation pour lequel le moteur est en conformit avec les normes f d rales Pour les moteurs
35. tion System e Air cleaner e Intake manifold c Ignition System e Spark plug s e Magneto ignition system d Catalyst System e Catalytic converter e Exhaust manifold e Air injection system Pulse valve e Miscellaneous ltems Vacuum temperature position time sensitive valves and switches Connectors and assemblies 2 Length of Coverage B amp S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser 3 No Charge Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no charge to the owner including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a Warranted Part is defective if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized B amp S Service Dealer For emissions warranty service contact your nearest Authorized B amp S Ser vice Dealer as listed in the Yellow Pages under Engines Gasoline Gasoline En gines Lawn Mowers or similar category 4 Claims and Coverage Exclusions Warranty claims shall be filed in accordance with the provisions of the B amp S Engine War ranty Policy Warranty coverage shall be ex cluded for failures of Warranted Parts which are not original B amp S parts or because of abuse neglect or improper maintenance as Briggs amp Stratton E
36. verfill Note Engine holds approximately 3 oz 90 ml 4 Recheck oil level Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth Tighten dipstick down Remove and check oil level 5 Replace dipstick tightly before starting engine OIL FILL 1 ounce 77 0 5 ounce gt 12 vis 3403387 7 JMI ONINI y ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS MAINTENANCE We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs amp Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts Use only genuine Briggs amp Stratton parts Ah WARNING If you perform any maintenance on the engine first disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent unintentional sparking Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Unintentional start up can result in entanglement traumatic amputation or laceration Use only correct tools e Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or hard object because the flywheel may A WARNING later shatter during operation l l e Do not tamper with links or other parts to increase engine speed AIR FILTER Check and clean the intake chamber for dirt If the foam air filter is dirty and worn replace with clean filter Push cover tab to release cover then pull cover away from engine to ser vice air filter FOAM AIR FILTER COVER TAB gt Foam Air Filter To clean wash in liquid detergent and water Squeeze dry in a clean cloth
37. y safety ala SES a au 2 UNE information about hazards that can result in personal injury w We Y A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the Explosion Moving Parts A potential severity of injury In addition a hazard symbol 4m y N may be used to represent the type of hazard DANGER indicates a hazard which if not oc Etre toda Shock Kickback avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury THE INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS USED ON THE ENGINE OR A IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDE CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate A guy L DN injury CAUTION when used without the alert symbol Safety Alert Oil Read Owner s Primer Manual lo HH ll gp On Off Stop Full Open Choke Choke indicates a situation that could result in damage to the engine The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Briggs amp Stratton does not necessarily know what equip cancer birth defects or other ment this engine will power For that reason you should re roductive harm 7 carefully read and understand the operating instructions p a for the equipment on which your engine is placed Fuel Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion ca
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